Assistant Project Manager - Primoris Heavy Civil - Laredo, TX

Primoris Heavy Civil is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager (APM) to join our dynamic heavy highway construction team in Laredo, TX. As an APM, you’ll support the successful execution of large-scale roadway, bridge, and civil infrastructure projects, helping to ensure they’re delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. Required to Permanently Relocate to the Laredo, Tx area

This is your opportunity to work on complex, high-impact infrastructure and build the leadership skills to grow into a full Project Manager role.

• Review superintendents' performance and make formal evaluations.
• Track project costs, budgets, labor, materials, and subcontractor performance.
• Manage project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes.
• Coordinate field operations with superintendents, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Help maintain project schedules and assist with look-ahead planning.
• Make education and training recommendations for the superintendents and all other field personnel.
• In charge of construction operations, including utilization of company's crews, and equipment.
• See that company's tools and equipment are not abused or lost carelessly.
• Advise and assist Division Manager in hiring, training, directing, reviewing, and terminating salaried persons.
• Monitors hiring, disciplining, and terminating field equipment operators and laborers.
• Require and monitor the folding of weekly safety meetings. Ensure that accident reports are promptly completed.
• Coordinate flow of quantities and information between field and accounting department to ensure that company is promptly paid for work completed.
• Help maintain project schedules and assist with look-ahead planning.
• Support procurement, equipment logistics, and material deliveries.
• Assist with project closeout documentation and punch lists.
• Maintain subcontractor relations, and coordinate subcontractors.
• Maintain working relationship with owners/engineers.
• Establish long-term production goals and monitor subordinates' weekly production goals.
• Monitor equipment hours and utilization.
• Ensure compliance with all documentation procedures.
• Maintain working relationship with company estimators.

• 5+ years’ experience as an Assistant Project Manager on Highway, Road, and Bridge projects.
• 5+ years’ experience working on TxDOT projects.
• Ability to innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs (assistance recommended for heavier loads).
• Work extended hours on foot, including on uneven or rough surfaces.
• Climb ladders, kneel, crawl, or work at heights and in confined spaces.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management preferred.

• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• Best-in-class;
  Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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Primoris Heavy Civil (formerly James Construction Group) has long-standing history that dates back to the 1920’s, where it earned the reputation as one of the most well respected heavy civil contractors in the Gulf Coast region. In 2009, the…